amazing vegan food... made with love. this cute cafe is a great stop for some amazing vegan and vegetarian food. Made a quick stop after flying in from Chicago... i'm coming back! it's a must. read more

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Amazing food, many different choices and all of the food tasted really good. Corn off the cob, Seasonal Brussels Sprouts, Tacos and Pambazo. Very friendly staff that attended us quickly and accommodated request for dietary restrictions. (no onion and Garlic) Kudos to staff read more

Wow! We went to Rascals Vegan for brunch while visiting the Santa Barbara area. My husband found it online, and it definitely did not disappoint. It happened to be their 3-year anniversary weekend, so in addition to their regular menu, they were offering some special dishes. I ordered the special chanterelle bagel. It was topped with buttered chanterelles, bachelor buttons, wood sorrel, chives, and cream cheese. The bagel was beautiful and absolutely delicious. The cream cheese was made from cashews and had a smooth, buttery, creamy flavor. The mushrooms were perfectly cooked and not overly buttery, adding great texture to the dish. We also ordered the chips and guacamole, which came with a trio of salsas: chipotle, habanero, and tomatillo. Each salsa had its own distinct flavor and spice level. The guacamole was topped with pepitas, and the homemade chips were perfectly crisp. My husband ordered the Homerun, which included two large pancakes, bacon, and a "fried egg." The pancakes were dense yet fluffy with great flavor. The bacon tasted very similar to turkey bacon, but the real showstopper was the fried egg. The yolk was incredibly convincing and delicious. He was genuinely surprised by how closely it mimicked the taste of a real egg yolk. The restaurant had a nice Mexican home feel. After our meal, I briefly spoke with the owner, who was friendly and appreciative of our visit. Since it was his 3-year anniversary, we wished him continued success. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Santa Barbara. read more

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Great spot if you're vegan. I think it's the only fully vegan restaurant in Santa Barbara. The chips and guacamole are amazing. The grilled salad was not my favorite thing, but the presentation was beautiful and the overall atmosphere, ambience, and service was stellar. read more

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We had the corn esquites, the Caesar chicken wrap and the crunch wrap. We had the dog with us so we sat outside at one of the lovely tables right in front. There's also good booth and table seating inside and even stools at the bar. We shared a Jamaica. The green salsa that he brought me to go with the crunch wrap was incredible! Service here is fantastic, so friendly and helpful when it came to ordering. We will definitely be back! They happen to be making a mulberry cheesecake for dessert for the dinner menu tonight and we might actually have to just drive back for that. read more

Rascal's Vegan - Chicken wrap with fries and the crunch wrap and the glass of Jamaica - Vegan Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We had the opportunity to enjoy a nice birthday dinner last evening. The music was very good (house music!)as was the service. We enjoyed the Corn Esquites and the Burrito Bowl. Both had very good layers of complex flavors that made for a very good meal. The pineapple chia lemonade topped off the experience nicely. read more

Rascal's Vegan - Esquites - Vegan Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Came here last month with my boyfriend for a one night getaway from LA and as we're both vegan so we were so excited to try this place. I'd done some research on vegan restaurants in SB before our trip so we knew where we could eat and Rascals was at the top of the list. We had reservations for a Tuesday night and they sat us right away. The place started filling up pretty quickly. It's so chill inside but slightly elevated and was very comfortable. The service was friendly and accommodating. We ordered the cha cha tofu (gf and they have a ton of gf options) I think it was called and it was delicious. We also got some burrito bowls with the asada I believe. I cannot speak highly enough of the "meat" fills which were so insanely good we asked for a side of more. I also got a horchata and it was one of the best I've ever had. Honestly loved this place and will definitely be going back when we visit SB again. As a vegan we really appreciated what this place has to offer and creating an extensive menu that adds an elevated flare to vegan food. Please note if you're not vegan you'll also love this place! read more

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Came here twice for brunch during a weekend stay in Santa Barbara and absolutely loved! The place is super cute, staff are all super friendly, and there's indoor and outdoor seating which is perfect for brunch with our dog. The breakfast crunch wrap was delicious but the home run (pancakes, sausage, and fried egg) was probably my favorite. Probably the fluffiest vegan pancakes I've ever had!! The portion sizes were also really good. We also ordered chips & guac and it came with a tray of salsa/hot sauces and the sauces were so good we wished they sold it in bottles for us to bring home! Overall loved and I will be thinking about those pancakes for a while now. read more

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The food was stellar and beautifully presented and the portions were generous. We ordered the chips and guacamole (amazing) as well as the flautas with the seasonal Japanese sweet potato filling and the oyster mushroom tinga tacos. The side of rice and beans was simple and delicious and melted in your mouth. The food was so fresh and delicious! The servers were pleasant. We cannot wait to go back! Love to see this vegan place thriving. Inside was clean and modern looking with a cool vibe. Highly recommend! read more

Food Make sure you get their gauc with the three salsa options. They are a variety of smoky and spicy. The homemade tortilla chips are perfection, hot and perfectly salty. Big fan of fresh chips and this place delivered. Their vegan meats were so good. How they managed to get the texture and their meat crunchy was crazy. Their tacos are the must get because they make their tortillas fresh and they are better than the burrito. Service Came here with a party of seven and the servers were so great with handling a big party. They were attentive without being too overbearing. Ambiance An open space in the front and they have a whole back patio as well. We came for dinner so inside was the best option for us. Nice flowers on the table, you can see the kitchen and the bar as well. read more

We had an absolutely phenomenal dinner at Rascal's on our recent visit to Santa Barbara! The meal was truly outstanding, and the vibe, music & service were all wonderful. We were having trouble narrowing down what to order (since the menu is so stacked), so we asked our amazing server, Maiya, what we should get. She helped us narrow it down to the Oyster Mushroom Skewers, Cha Cha Tofu, Mushroom Nachos, Gringa and Crunch Wrap. We definitely made the right decision by heeding her advice - every single item was a home run. The Oyster Mushroom Skewers and nachos were insane appetizers, and the Gringa + Crunchwrap were both amazing meals. The cha cha tofu was also banging and was a uniquely amazing side dish. Maiya was super kind and attentive - she made our time at Rascal's even more excellent. I could not more strongly recommend dinner at Rascal's! Call up your favorite people & schedule dinner there ASAP read more

Rascal's Vegan - Vegan Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

This is a cute spot, serving vegan Mexican food!! Those two things - Vegan & Mexican are rare so hallelujah it's a thing here. I got the Tinga tacos and boy, were they kickin with spice. They worked up a little sweat so beware if you're not great with spicy. The flavors were good and so glad the kitchen/server generously added nopales to them for me since there weren't any GF dishes with nopales. I ordered the beans & rice after feeling like I just wanted a little something additional - nothing special. Slightly more beans than rice. The ambience is pretty cool here - simple, minimal and light decoration. They have concrete flooring so it was a cool industrial vibe too. They have booth seating and a couple outdoor tables. Parking is along the street. read more

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Split the spicy elote and asada Crunchwrap with my hubby for weekend brunch! They were both so good! The spicy elote had some crunch from the takis and good balance of sour and salty. The asada was the star though! Such great texture with the crispy tostada inside and so flavorful. Our server got us all the salsas and we loved trying all of them! The green salsa I loved the best cause it had a nice smoky depth. Thought the daiya cheese would ruin it cause I just don't like that stuff but it was great! Golden horchata was okay. A little too sweet. Would skip next time. read more

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Wow wow wow. My taste buds were BLOWN away. Absolutely amazing food that is full of flavor. We ordered the breakfast sandwich ($10) and tofu scramble bowl ($20). Both were amazing but the true standout was the tofu scramble bowl. That might've been the best tofu scramble bowl I've ever had. Not pictured: glazed donut that was scarfed down so quick. Donut was also fantastic. Couldn't tell it was vegan. Super nice interior with an open kitchen window. There weren't too many tables so not the best if you have a large party. The service was overall great minus the beginning. We were standing by the sign that says "please wait to be seated" and there was only one other table inside. That table had come from the cashier and sat down so we were confused whether we should order at the front. We stood for awhile and were not addressed by any of the two waitresses. It wasn't until we hesitantly walked halfway down toward the cashier that the cook said to wait if we were gonna be seated. Just a bit of an odd interaction since we were clearly waiting, it wasn't busy inside and the waitresses saw us but didn't say anything. Service was fine after that. Overall, a tad pricey but 100% worth the cost. Truly some of the best food I've had. Vegan or not, Rascal's is a must in SB! read more

Rascal's Vegan - Tofu Scramble Bowl - Vegan Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Great Vegan Mexican food,Everything is fresh, well prepared and very flavorful. I ordered the crunch wrap, which was great, dining partner had the mushroom tinga which is what I would get next time, other dining partner had the carnitas bowl, which was great. Wish they had a location in Los Angeles. Highly recommended, one of the best Vegan Mexican restaurants I've eaten at. Update, came back for lunch again two days later, I ordered the burrito bowl with Oyster mushroom Tinga... fantastic.... Lovely presentation and portion. Highly recommend this dish. Decor is very tasteful, vibe great. read more

My mom and I hadn't been to Rascal's in a while and thought their recent Summer Series event was the perfect excuse to go. We arrived around 5pm when the event was just starting to kick off. I got a complimentary De Soi (Italian spritz) beverage while my mom got a soju margarita. We ended up deciding to head inside and grab some dinner. Accompanied by our beverages, we ordered a flor de calabasa quesadilla and a burrito bowl with tempeh. Whilst waiting for our order, I ordered an elote from the cart that the owner was running outside for the Summer Series event. He helped me decide which flavor to get which was the Salsa Macha. I brought it back inside to enjoy with my mom and dug in! It was soooooo good. I hadn't had grilled corn in so long and forgot how delicious the charring from the grill makes it. I kept "accidentally" getting the aioli sauce on my hands and it was addicting. A very strong start! When the food arrived, we dug in immediately. My bowl had a healthy portion of everything as I got to eating. It was very delicious. There was a perfect ratio of everything from the tempeh to the rice to the beans to the sauce. My mom gave me a bite of her quesadilla which was also really good! The salsa had this nice kick which is always a pleasant surprise. After the meal, there was a paleta cart from Rascal's that my mom and I got dessert from. I got fresas con crema while my mom got chili mango. We ate them as we walked to the car. Very creamy and very delicious! Overall, my mom and I had a great time at Rascal's. Everyone working was very kind and helpful, and the food hit the spot. Definitely eager to come back for some brunch!! read more

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Can't stop thinking about how delicious the food was! Vegan cuisine has come a long way in the 26 years I've been excited to find them wherever I'm at and it shows. The server Blanca was so sweet and accommodating as soon as I got there and throughout my whole experience! Chef Dalan is a culinary king, this is a restaurant that any diet would absolutely love. He was working the line and giving the last min touches before the plates went out, clearly he puts his heart into these dishes! The presentation was so beautiful and the food was so yummy, hitting lots of satiating flavors! I ordered the nachos and the flautas (it comes with beans and rice, but I requested just the flautas, worth it!) and I couldn't stop eating even though I was so full! I also ordered the peach desert and a cheesecake to go before I made my way back to LA. Wish this existed a lot closer, but def be back anytime I'm in that area! read more

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This place is so delicious! My husband and I stumbled on this cozy restaurant and we're so glad we did. I had the absolute best vegan tofu scramble I've ever had. You'd think tofu scrambles are all the same but no, this was beyond tasty! I can't wait wait to go back. The service was also top notch! read more

I've been here prior to this and remember enjoying my food but this time the service was just not it. It was freezing cold and we were the only couple in the entire place, I had asked the server if we could move in the corner since both doors were open and she said it gets busy.. no one came even after we were done. On top of that, the menu had a mistake. It didn't say the egg and "bacon" comes with pancakes. So when my husband got a small thing of egg and bacon with 2 big pancakes (on top of blueberry pancakes we had already ordered ) we told the server we didn't want the food and they were nice enough to change it for chilaquiles. I liked my food but for some of the items you have to read the description and make sure you're satisfied. read more

Rascal's Vegan - Asada Crunchwrap - Vegan Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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A must if you're in SB!! Our favorite place we ate at when we visited. We got the spicy elote which was incredible. Also got the chips and guacamole to start. We split the crunchwrap which was massive and SO good. Everything was delicious and the service was lovely. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Food was awesome ! Don't need to be vegan to enjoy this great restaurant ! Service was great!

Simply delicious! I stumbled upon Rascal's Vegan while visiting Santa Barbara for work, and I'm so glad I did. I ordered the burrito bowl with mushroom chimichurri, and it was absolutely fire--way beyond my expectations. The flavors were bold, fresh, and perfectly balanced. The restaurant itself has super chill vibes too--small, welcoming, and relaxed. This is now my go-to spot whenever I'm in Santa Barbara. Whether you're vegan or not, you'll love the food here. Highly recommend! read more

I'm not one to write reviews however it was a rough first experience for us. There aren't too many vegan option in Santa Barbara that offer breakfast so I was excited to try Rascal's especially because it has such great reviews. I'm not sure if we came on an off day but the food and service was very different from what we read review wise. We were told it would be a 10 minute wait but waited much longer. That honestly wasnt an issue as we were both servers ourselves and they were busy. So we completely understand waits are always an estimate. Once we were seated, it took quite some time for our order to be taken and we didn't receive any water until after our starter arrived (which we had to ask for). My boyfriend got a coffee and unfortunately he wasn't never offered a refill. We ordered the breakfast tacos, esquites, side of bacon and breakfast sandwich. I will say the esquites was the best part of it all. My one complaint is that we got nowhere near the portion you see in the pictures. We got maybe half that amount. As for the breakfast tacos and sandwich there wasn't much flavor so that was a bummer. My side of bacon didn't come until we were both done with the meal. It came cold and both pieces were cooked very differently. One was very flimsy and the other very stiff and brown. I usually don't send things back but we asked for it to be removed (which thankfully they did) because it was completely cold. I'm assuming they forgot to bring it out with our food so it stayed back there. We also never got checked on or got napkins until we had to ask for some. The folks next to us were also waiting a long time for their food and didn't get it until we were leaving. (We arrived at the same time.) We gave 2 stars because they were very friendly and the issues were mainly with the food and lack of service. We do appreciate there being a vegan place in SB and hope we just came on an off day. read more

Best vegan food from our trip to Santa Barbara - everything was delicious! We tried their Esquites which was exquisite with the sprinkle of takis, their Pineapple chia fresca was refreshing with just the right amount of sweet and ofcourse the highly rated crunch wrap which filled two of us comfortably. Highly recommend stopping here for a vegan breakfast too as I hear they rotate their menu for each meal of the day. Can't wait to be back! read more

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Every plate was perfection. Service was warm and welcoming. Ambience was immaculate. One of the best meals I've ever had. Highlights: complex and surprising flavors, incredible fresh pressed tortillas, local in season ingredients, Do not miss this gift of a meal. read more

I have eaten a lot of vegan mexican food and this is one of the best I've had. Usually vegan mock meats are too salty for my taste, but not here. I was pleasantly surprised at how light and satisfying our food was. My bf who is not vegan said the same thing. We didn't feel heavy and gross after eating our meals. We ordered the: BREAKFAST TACOS - The "bacon" was crunchy on the edges but soft on the middle and tasted good. Usually I don't care for crunchy and salty "bacon" ASADA CRUNCHWRAP - This looked big and heavy but was surprisingly refreshing with the fresh lettuce, salsa and just the right amount of "asda" Nice decor, good food, and good service read more

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Will travel far and wide for Chef Dalan's food, the ambiance, the music, the welcoming feel just spot on. read more

Rascal's Vegan - Vegan Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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I'm going to think about this place forever. OC vegan here, and this place makes my top 3. SO GOOD. Also I didn't get the name of our waitress, but whoever was serving 5.16 at 10am, she handled 6 tables/hosting and was ON TOP OF IT. 10/10 experience and 10/10 food! Will be coming back whenever we're in SB. read more

Food is good. Cool environment. I went here twice to give this place two gos. I would recommend the tofu scramble bowl and the Elote. They really have a good "cheese" crema. Please note: This place has 2 menus. I am assuming a Menu for the weekend and a separate one for weekdays .I Went there a second time during the week to try the pancakes and French Toast and they both weren't available on the menu during the weekday. To the owner: Take it easy. I overheard someone trying to complement your success and you kind of just brushed him off. Be friendly: You will experience much more success. read more

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Food is still amazing. Service is fast- we were in and out in 30 minutes and the place was packed! People there are all warm and inviting. If you're Vegan do not sleep on Rascals! read more

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This was the most amazing meal. All ingredients were so fresh, everything tasted amazing. Service was great. The restaurant is so cute. The salsas are incredible. I will be returning often. 10/10 read more

Located on Haley street, near downtown, is Rascals Vegan. They serve authentic Mexican vegan fare and the food here is never not vegan. This review is from the perspective of someone who eats vegan and enjoys the cuisine. They serve burritos, tacos, bowls, and tortas with plant based ingredients. I ordered the Crunch wrap which is a popular menu item as I was informed. It had lettuce, pico de gallo, refried beans, soy asada, daiya cheese, and cashew crema. As far as the salsa goes the green is mild, red is mild, and habanero is spicy. I had the green--it was a nice touch. The flour tortillas were made in house and quite tasty. Friendly vibes and very accommodating. They have seating inside and outdoors. Next time I have my eyes on the buffalo cauliflower tacos and the mushroom eggplant adobo tacos. They even serve house made churros, chocolate cupcakes, and rice pudding for dessert. Chef Dalan makes food for all to enjoy. "Taking care of you is your responsibility."#BeGroundedInLove read more

Rascal's Vegan - Crunchwrap (v) - Vegan Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We tried Rascal's for the first time recently and will be back again. Chips and guac: 10/10 - these are a must. The chips were warm and perfectly salty and you can tell they are homemade. Guac itself was SO fresh and delicious. We got a half order and split between two people and it was plenty. Passion fruit Margaritas: 8/10 - Very tasty, smooth, but again... kinda felt skimped out on the alcohol. We questioned whether they even added alcohol since we could barely taste it. I don't know about anyone else, but I like my margaritas to have a lil kick Entrees: * Japanese Sweet Potato Flautas - 5/10 - these were hard as a rock... we almost had to send them back. There was not a lot of filling and we would have liked to see it filled with the sweet potato AND something else? maybe vegan cheese? It tasted fairly bland even though it was doused in green sauce. I would get them again but ask that they make them less hard. * Baja Cauliflower Tacos - 7/10 - The flavor on these mostly came from the chipotle sauce on them. They were also cold... Purple cabbage was overbearing and there was BARELY any cauliflower?! Ugh. They definitely skimp you on the fillings which doesn't seem fair since it's a vegan restaurant and the fillings on most items are literally vegetables. Come on. Service/Atmosphere - 9/10 - I had great company so we had a great time in the space. Our server was very nice, I wish she had checked in on us. Didn't ask us once how the food was or to make sure everything was going well. Our food came out fairly fast... I liked that they gave us time to enjoy our appetizer before bringing the entrees. Overall: I will be back and I'm looking forward to it. I'd like to try one of their more "hearty" entrees. Sopes, burrito bowl, crunchwrap, etc. Also... extremely pricey!!!? read more

Rascal's Vegan - Passion fruit margaritas (seasonal flavor) + specials menu - Vegan Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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One of the best restaurants I've ever been to. I'm visiting from Los Angeles for the weekend and had to go back to Rascal's before heading back home: every single thing we ordered (both Friday night and Sunday morning) was incredible. The portions are quite generous; even sharing with my boyfriend was difficult to finish (we took our leftovers!)! The mushroom nachos are the best thing I've ever had. :) read more

Rascal's Vegan - Mushroom nachos - Vegan Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Rascal's Vegan located in an industrial area (off the main street by Downtown Santa Barbara). There's limited street parking so need to loop around a few times which can be a bummer. The venue is a small very place about 8 tables. The friendly staff turns out order pretty quickly. The kitchen is open conceding you have a "window" view into the cook's action. :) The concept is great vegan Mexican but it's more pricey than normal for what it's offered - - I say skip the cheese quesadillas and the kale salad. I was disappointed in both. However, my family did enjoyed the chorizo potato tacos and asada crunch wrap. Unfortunately, unlike most Mexican restaurants, these dishes are al la cart to no rice or beans which mark down one star for me. Overall, the experience was okay. read more

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I'll be honest, when I originally saw the prices for Rascals I was reluctant to try them. However on my second trip to the area from LA, I caved and I'm so happy I did! Everything I had was delicious! The horchata was the best vegan horchata I've tried in my 15 years of being vegan. The arroz con leche was another stand out along with the esquites on a stick. This place is not your typical place, the ingredients they use and the flavor profiles are uniquely delicious. The menu is very thoughtful and I enjoyed everything I ate. I'll definitely be back! Service was also great! Everyone was extremely kind and knowledgeable. read more

Rascal's Vegan - Esquites and seasonal special - Vegan Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Amazing always the best , Some of the best auga frescas. Got the burrito bowl with mushroom and it was gone before i could blink . Wish i could have savored it , perfectly cooked and fullllll of flavor . read more

We loved Rascal's so much we went back the next night. So many options on the many, all of which were tasty. Staff was really friendly, and we liked the decor as well. Highly recommend! read more

So absolutely delicious! Had the chick'n torta--split it with my husband because we don't usually eat enormous meals. Half the sandwich each was plenty for us for lunch. The vibe is impeccable and the service was excellent. Can't wait to try more menu items! read more

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Chef Dalan is amazing. And thanks to Chloe the front. Where do I begin? This food is so good. It's my favorite brunch place. The way that sandwich just uses and melts and has the perfect burst of flavor is such a joy. Probably one of the best pancakes. Absolutely fabulous and simple. I'm not sure what is vegan secret is maybe it's apple cider vinegar Would you come for dinner during the week or brunch on the weekends - you are bound to be delighted. My non-vegan friends absolutely love the food, and that says a lot from my Andalusian husband There are some patio tables and there's usually parking on the street or around the corner. The vegan breakfast scramble, brunch bowl whatever it is called is so generous. The servings are big. The vibe is great. read more

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